2000. First Edition Thus. 472 pages. Signed by the author. Illustrated paper cover. Flat signed by author to first page textblock. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Book has a rolled spine.